Winbp MT 25mg Tablet 10'S

Introduction About WINBP MT

WINBP MT is a combination of Metoprololand Olmesartan which belongs to the group
of medicines called Antihypertensive agents. It is used to manage hypertension
(high blood pressure). It can also be used to reduce the risk of heart attack
(myocardial infarction), stroke, chest pain (angina) and uneven heartbeat
(arrhythmia).

Before taking WINBP MT inform your doctor if you have any liver or kidney
problems. You must also inform your doctor if you have diabetes, thyroid
problems, asthma, poor blood circulation, psoriasis, allergic reactions or gout
as a precaution.

WINBP MT is not recommended for use in patients with severe low blood pressure,
uncontrollable heart failure or heart block. It is also not suitable for use in
pregnant or breastfeeding women as it may cause serious harm to the growing
baby.

The most common side effects of taking this medicine are low blood pressure,
slow or fast heart rate, cold hands and feet, headache, dizziness, nausea,
diarrhoea, constipation, sore throat, cough, high blood cholesterol levels and
swollen ankles. Consult your doctor if any of these side effect worsens.

Uses Of WINBP MT

• Manage Hypertension (high blood pressure)
• Prevents heart attack, stroke, angina (chest pain) and arrhythmia (uneven heartbeat)

How WINBP MT Works

WINBP MT is an antihypertensive medicine. It relaxes the blood vessels supplying
the heart and various other organs of the body. This allows blood to flow more
smoothly across the blood vessels. It also reduces the heart rate and force of
contraction of heart muscles. Collectively, these actions reduce the strain on
the heart and helps the heart to pump more blood with less pressure.

How to use WINBP MT

Take WINBP MT as directed by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass
of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine.

Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you
depending upon your age, body weight and health condition. Do not stop taking
this medicine without consulting your doctor.

Side Effects Of WINBP MT

Common

• feeling faint or dizzy while standing up
• slow or rapid heart rate
• loss of balance, fainting
• cold hands and feet
• headache, dizziness
• nausea, diarrhoea, constipation, stomach pain
• shortness of breath even with mild physical activity
• tiredness
• sore throat, runny nose, cough, flu-like symptoms
• back pain, joint pain
• urinary tract infections
• swelling of ankles and legs (edema)
• increased blood cholesterol levels
• increased liver enzymes levels
• increased blood uric acid levels

Uncommon

• chest pain
• weight gain
• depression
• concentration problems, nightmares
• inability to sleep
• drowsiness
• tingling in the skin
• rashes
• increased sweating, fluid retention
• muscle cramps
• spinning sensation

Rare

• dry mouth, hair loss
• nervousness, anxiety
• visual disturbances
• dry or irritated eyes
• impotence or other sexual dysfunctions
• bending of penis on erection (peyronie’s syndrome)
• increased blood potassium levels
• kidney problems

Stop taking WINBP MT and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any
of the following side effects:

• severe allergic reactions (such as skin rash, itching, swelling of the face, lips, mouth, or throat which can lead to difficulty in breathing or swallowing)

How To Manage Side Effects

!### Constipation

Eat plenty of fibre rich foods such as fresh fruits, vegetables, and cereals.
Drink plenty of fluids. Exercise more regularly. Consult your doctor if this
side effect bothers you.

!### Dizziness Or Drowsiness

Try to rest and relax. Get enough sleep. Avoid driving or operating any tools or
machines completely while you are feeling dizzy. Do not consume excessive
alcohol, as it could aggravate your dizziness. Consult your doctor if your
dizziness worsens.

Headache

Rest and relax. Keep yourself hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids such as
water or electrolytes. Applying a pain-relieving balm on your forehead can be
beneficial. Do not consume excessive alcohol, as it could aggravate your
headache. Consult your doctor if your headache worsens.

!### Nausea And Vomiting

Take WINBP MT with or just after a meal or a snack. Stick to simple meals. Avoid
eating rich or spicy food. Consult your doctor if your nausea worsens.

Warning & Precautions

!### Pregnancy

ContraindicatedWINBP MT is not recommended for use in pregnant women as it may cause serious
harm to the growing foetus. Therefore, inform your doctor before taking WINBP MT
if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or planning to have a baby. If
you become pregnant while undergoing therapy with this medicine, stop taking it
and consult your doctor immediately.

!### Breastfeeding

ContraindicatedWINBP MT is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. Therefore, consult
your doctor before taking it.

!### Driving and Using Machines

Use with CautionDo not drive or handle any heavy tools or machines if you experience dizziness
or drowsiness after taking WINBP MT.

!### Alcohol

Consult your doctorAvoid consum
dizzier and drowsier.

!### Kidney

Use with CautionWINBP MT should be used with caution in patients with kidney problems (such as
kidney transplant, narrowing of renal arteries). Therefore, consult your doctor
before taking it.

!### Liver

Consult your doctorWINBP MT is not recommended for use in patients with severe liver impairment
(such as cholestasis, jaundice, biliary obstruction). It should be used with
caution in patients with mild to moderate liver problems. Therefore, consult
your doctor before taking it.

!### Allergy

ContraindicatedDo not take WINBP MT if you are allergic to Metoprolol or Olmesartan.

!### Lungs

ContraindicatedWINBP MT is not recommended for use in patients with severe asthma or chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease. Therefore, consult your doctor for advice before
taking it.

!### Heart Disease

Consult your doctorWINBP MT is not recommended for use in patients with severe heart problems (such
as heart block, uncontrollable heart failure, sick sinus syndrome or a very slow
or uneven heartbeat). It should be used with caution in patients with other
heart problems (such as a recent heart attack, or angina attack, irregular heart
rhythm, enlarged heart muscles, or surgery in the heart within the last 4
months). Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.

Others

WINBP MT is not recommended for use if you:

• are in shock caused due to poor blood circulation
• have poor blood circulation caused due to blockage in the blood vessels
• have a very low blood pressure
• have metabolic acidosis (too much acidity in blood)
• have unmanageed phaeochromocytoma (tumor present in adrenal glands)
• have diabetes related kidney problems

Before taking WINBP MT, inform your doctor if you:

• have diabetes
• are prone to allergic reactions very often (such as even for insect bites)
• have thyrotoxicosis (increased thyroid hormones in the body)
• have problems in blood circulation around the body (especially in fingers, arms and feet)
• have psoriasis (white scaly patches on the skin)
• are going to undergo an operation
• have primary hyperaldosteronism (problems in adrenal gland)
• are severely dehydrated (due to diarrhea, vomiting or excess sweating)
• have hyperkalemia (high blood potassium levels)

Use in pediatrics:

WINBP MT is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (aged below 18
years). Therefore, consult your doctor for advice.

Use in geriatrics:

WINBP MT should be used with caution in the elderly patients. Therefore, consult
your doctor before taking it.

Interactions

A. Drug-Drug interactions:

Before taking WINBP MT inform to your doctor, if you are taking any of these
medicines:

• other medicines used to manage elevated blood pressure (such as aliskiren, captopril, enalapril, lisinopril, verapamil, diltiazem, losartan, valsartan, clonidine, moxonidine, methyldopa, rilmenidine, propafenone)
• lithium, St. John’s wort (medicines used to manage depression)
• potassium supplements or potassium-sparing diuretics such as spironolactone, triamterene or amiloride (used to retain or increase potassium levels in the body)
• non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (used for pain relief) such as indomethacin, celecoxib, sulindac, ibuprofen, aspirin
• colesevelam (a medicine used to manage high blood cholesterol levels)
• antacids (medicines used to neutralize stomach acid) Ex. aluminium hydroxide, magaldrate
• medicines that can depress the brain such as barbiturates (Ex. phenobarbital)
• medicines used to manage depression (such as fluoxetine, paroxetine, bupropion)
• medicines used to manage mental illnesses (such as thioridazine)
• antihistamines (used to manage allergic reactions) such as diphenhydramine
• medicines used to manage malaria (such as hydroxychloroquine, mefloquine)
• ritonavir (a medicine used to manage HIV infection)
• terbinafine (a medicine used to manage fungal infection)
• cimetidine (a medicine used to manage stomach ulcers)
• medicines used to manage uneven heartbeat (such as digoxin, disopyramide, quinidine or amiodarone)
• adrenaline (a medicine used to stimulate heart functions)
• phenylpropanolamine (a medicine used to reduce the swelling of the nasal mucosa)
• beta blockers used for glaucoma (such as timolol, pindolol, labetalol)
• ergotamine (a medicine used for migraine headache)
• medicines used to manage angina (such as nitroglycerin)
• anaesthetics (used to cause numbness or loss of sensation) such as lidocaine, sevoflurane, halothane
• medicines used to manage diabetes (such as insulin, metformin, glimepiride, teneligli
• rifampicin (a medicine used to manage tuberculosis)
• alpha blockers (used to manage high blood pressure and benign prostatic hyperplasia) such as prazosine, tamsulosin, terazosin, doxazosin

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally took more WINBP MT, consult your doctor
immediately. Overdosage may cause low blood pressure, decreased heartbeat,
dizziness, problems in breathing, vomiting, feeling faint and fits.

Synopsis

Drug	:	Metoprolol, Olmesartan
Pharmacological Category	:	Beta blockers, Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker
Therapeutic Indication	:	Hypertension
Dosage Forms	:	Capsule, Tablet

More Information

• Keep WINBP MT out of reach of children
• Store WINBP MT at room temperature

FAQs About WINBP MT

Q: What are the uses of WINBP MT?

A: WINBP MT is used to manage hypertension. It can also be used to manage the
risk of heart attack, stroke, angina and arrhythmia.

Q: What type of a medicine is WINBP MT?

A: WINBP MT is an antihypertensive medicine. It slows down your heartbeat and
reduces force of contraction of the heart. It also relaxes the blood vessels
supplying the heart and various other organs of the body. Collectively, it
reduces the strain on the heart and helps the heart to pump blood more smoothly
with less pressure.

Q: What happens when I stop taking WINBP MT?

A: Do not stop taking WINBP MT without consulting your doctor as your blood
pressure may raise once again. Make sure to take WINBP MT for the stipulated
duration recommended by your doctor to achieve maximum results.

Q: What is the best time to take WINBP MT?

A: WINBP MT can be taken with or without meals. Your doctor will decide the best
time for you to take WINBP MT based on your age, body weight and disease
condition.

Q: What to do if I forgot to take a dose of WINBP MT?

A: If you forgot to take a dose of WINBP MT, take it as soon as you remember.
However, if it is time for the next dose of WINBP MT, skip the missed dose and
take the next one regularly. Do not take a double dose of WINBP MT to compensate
the missed ones.

Q: What precautions should be followed while taking WINBP MT?

A: Before taking WINBP MT inform your doctor if you have any liver or kidney
problems. You must also inform your doctor if you have diabetes, asthma thyroid
problems, asthma, low blood pressure, poor blood circulation or dehydration as a
precaution. Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Regularly visit your doctor and take all the necessary blood test recommended by
your doctor without fail.

Q: Can I consume alcohol while taking WINBP MT?

A: Avoid consum
dizzier and drowsier.

Q: What happens if I accidentally take more WINBP MT?

A: If you or anyone else accidentally took more WINBP MT, consult your doctor
immediately. Overdosage may cause low blood pressure, decreased heartbeat,
problems in breathing, vomiting, feeling faint and fits.

Q: Can I take WINBP MT daily?

A: Take WINBP MT as advised by your physician. Your doctor will evaluate your
health condition and suggests whether can you take WINBP MT every day or not.

Q: Is WINBP MT safe to use in diabetic patients?

A: WINBP MT may alter the blood sugar levels in your body. Therefore, it is
necessary to inform your doctor if you have diabetes before taking WINBP MT as a
precaution. Your doctor will closely monitor you blood sugar levels to avoid the
risk of side effects.

Q: What are the side effects of WINBP MT?

A: The most common side effects of taking this medicine are low blood pressure,
slow or fast heart rate, cold hands and feet, headache, dizziness, nausea,
diarrhoea, constipation, sore throat, cough, high blood cholesterol levels and
swollen ankles. Consult your doctor if any of these side effect worsens.

Q: Can I stop taking WINBP MT once my symptoms subside?

A: No. Do not stop taking WINBP MT without consulting your doctor. As
hypertension is a chronic condition, long term management may be necessary to
control its symptoms. Therefore, take WINBP MT as advised by your doctor for the
stipulated duration. Premature discontinuation of therapy may increase your
blood pressure once again.

Q: Can WINBP MT be taken during pregnancy?

A: GBNKEYWORD] is not recommended for use in pregnant women as it may cause
serious harm to the growing foetus. Therefore, inform your doctor before taking
it. If you accidentally become pregnant while undergoing therapy with WINBP MT,
stop taking it and consult your doctor immediately.

Q: IsWINBP MT safe to use in kidney disease?

A: WINBP MT should be used with caution in patients with kidney problems. Your
doctor will access your health condition and suggest a suitable dose for you.

Q: Can the use of WINBP MT affect the liver?

A: Yes. WINBP MT may affect the way your liver work. It can elevate the levels
of certain liver enzymes in your body. Therefore, it is strictly not recommended
for use in patients with severe liver diseases. It should be used with caution
in patients with other minor liver problems. Consult your doctor before taking
it.

Useful Diagnostic Tests

• Kidney Function Test